Trajectories of alcohol misuse among the UK Armed Forces over a 12-year period

Abstract: Aim: To identify the main trajectories of alcohol misuse among UK military personnel from 12 years after the start of the Iraq war (2003) and the factors associated with …

Workplace Victimization and Alcohol Misuse Among Junior Military Personnel: Mediating the Role of Anger

Abstract: Workplace victimization is one of most serious problems for affecting alcohol misuse in junior military personnel (JMP) that has been largely overlooked in research …

Alcohol misuse among older military veterans: an intersectionality theory perspective

Abstract: Background Alcohol misuse among older adults is an emerging public health issue. Older veterans are particularly at risk of developing substance use dependency due to the …

Examining the Interaction Between Potentially Morally Injurious Events and Religiosity in Relation to Alcohol Misuse Among Military Veterans

Abstract: Given the disproportionate rate of alcohol misuse among veterans and related outcomes as compared to the general population, the examination of predictors of alcohol …

Paternal Alcohol Misuse in UK Military Families: A Cross-sectional Study of Child Emotional and Behavioural Problems

Abstract: When parents drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol, it can have negative consequences for their children’s mental health. Although some evidence has shown that members of …

Improving Access Report 2017: Understanding Why Veterans Are Reluctant To Access Help for Alcohol Problems

Abstract: This project arose from two frequently stated perceptions of clinical practitioners working within the field of alcohol misuse services:  Why is it so difficult to …

Help-seeking for alcohol problems in serving and ex-serving UK military personnel

Abstract: This research explores the the factors that contribute to alcohol misuse in the UK military and the impact of the continued high consumption of alcohol. An executive …

Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile App (Drinks:Ration) and Personalized Text and Push Messaging to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in a Veteran Population: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background:Alcohol misuse is higher in the UK Armed Forces than in the general population. Previous research has shown that interventions delivered via smartphones are …

Drinking motivations in UK serving and ex-serving military personnel

Abstract: Background:Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite the high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims: We aimed to characterize …

Perceived stigma and barriers to care in UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans with and without probable mental disorders

Abstract: Background: Previous studies have found that perceptions of mental health related stigma can negatively impact help-seeking, particularly in military samples. Moreover, …

Mental Health Disorders and Alcohol Misuse Among UK Military Veterans and the General Population: A Comparison Study

Abstract: For a small minority of personnel, military service can have a negative impact on their mental health. Yet no studies have assessed how the mental health of UK veterans …

Do serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK armed forces seek help for perceived stress, emotional or mental health problems?

Abstract: Background: UK armed forces personnel are at risk of occupational psychological injury; they are often reluctant to seek help for such problems. Objective: We aimed to …